Question 1239 Deck Safety

The correct answer is C) reduce your drift rate. Using a sea anchor with a survival craft will help reduce the craft's drift rate. The sea anchor acts as a drag device, slowing down the movement of the survival craft and reducing the rate at which it drifts away from the incident location. This can help conserve resources and make it easier for rescue teams to locate the survivors. The other options are incorrect because: A) a sea anchor does not directly aid in recovering the survival craft, B) it keeps the craft stable but does not prevent it from turning over, and D) while it may increase visibility to some degree, the primary purpose of a sea anchor is to reduce drift rate.